West Virginia v. EPA: Supreme Court Limits EPA Climate Authority

Explore how the Supreme Court’s West Virginia v. EPA decision limits the EPA’s climate authority, redefines agency power, and shifts major regulatory decisions to Congress.

Environmental LawAdministrative LawFederal Law

Liebeck v. McDonald's: The Truth Behind the Hot Coffee Lawsuit

Discover the real story behind the McDonald’s hot coffee case, its impact on product safety laws, and how media myths shaped public perception about lawsuits and corporate accountability.

Tort LawConsumer Protection LawNew Mexico

Olmstead v. United States: Supreme Court Ruling on Wiretapping and Privacy

Explore how Olmstead v. United States shaped Fourth Amendment rights, wiretapping laws, and privacy protections, and discover why its legacy still impacts legal debates on technology and surveillance today.

Constitutional LawFederal LawCriminal Law

Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard: Supreme Court Ruling Explained

Explore how the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard ended race-based affirmative action in college admissions and what it means for diversity and higher education policy nationwide.

Constitutional LawEducation LawFederal Law

Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association: Supreme Court Free Speech Ruling

Explore how the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Association secured First Amendment protection for video games, striking down California’s restrictions on violent game sales to minors.

First AmendmentCaliforniaConstitutional Law

Edwards v. Aguillard: Supreme Court Ruling on Creationism in Schools

Explore how Edwards v. Aguillard shaped the separation of church and state in public schools, striking down mandatory creationism and reaffirming constitutional limits on religious teachings in science education.

Constitutional LawEducation LawFirst Amendment

US v. Alvarez: Supreme Court Ruling on Stolen Valor Act and Free Speech

Explore how United States v. Alvarez redefined free speech by ruling that even false statements are protected under the First Amendment, striking down the Stolen Valor Act and shaping future speech regulations.

First AmendmentConstitutional LawFederal Law

United States v. Morrison: Supreme Court Limits Federal Power

Explore how United States v. Morrison redefined federal power limits, struck down a key part of the Violence Against Women Act, and continues to shape the debate on congressional authority and states' rights.

Constitutional LawFederal LawVirginia

Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals: Shaping Expert Testimony Standards

Discover how the Supreme Court's Daubert decision transformed the rules for admitting expert scientific testimony, empowering judges as gatekeepers and shaping evidence standards in federal courts.

Federal LawConstitutional LawCalifornia

United States v. Jones: Defining Fourth Amendment Limits on GPS Surveillance

Explore how United States v. Jones reshaped digital privacy rights by requiring warrants for GPS tracking, and discover its lasting impact on Fourth Amendment protections in the age of advanced surveillance.

Constitutional LawFederal LawWashington

Minersville v. Gobitis: Supreme Court, Religious Freedom, and the Flag

Explore how Minersville School District v. Gobitis shaped the debate over religious freedom versus national unity in schools and led to a landmark reversal protecting First Amendment rights.

Constitutional LawFirst AmendmentFederal Law

Van Orden v. Perry: Supreme Court Ruling on Ten Commandments Monument

Explore how Van Orden v. Perry shaped the debate on religious monuments in public spaces and why the Supreme Court ruled the Texas Ten Commandments display constitutional under the Establishment Clause.

Constitutional LawFirst AmendmentTexas

Powell v. McCormack: Supreme Court Limits Congressional Power

Discover how Powell v. McCormack (1969) set crucial limits on Congress’s power to exclude elected members, shaping the interpretation of legislative authority and constitutional qualifications.

Constitutional LawNew YorkFederal Law

Gertz v. Welch: Defining Defamation Standards for Private Individuals

Explore how Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc. redefined defamation law, protecting private individuals and allowing states to set their own standards for libel cases.

Constitutional LawFirst AmendmentFederal Law

Yick Wo v. Hopkins: Landmark Case Defining Equal Protection Rights

Discover how Yick Wo v. Hopkins transformed equal protection law by ruling that even neutral laws violate the Constitution when applied discriminatorily, setting a crucial precedent for civil rights and noncitizens’ protections.

Constitutional LawCivil Rights LawCalifornia

Elonis v. United States: Defining True Threats in Online Speech

Explore how the Supreme Court’s Elonis v. United States decision reshaped the prosecution of online threats, raising the bar for proving criminal intent and impacting free speech in the digital age.

Criminal LawFirst AmendmentFederal Law

Doe v. Bolton: Expanding Abortion Rights and Defining Health

Discover how Doe v. Bolton transformed abortion rights in the U.S. by broadening legal protections and redefining the scope of women’s health in reproductive law.

GeorgiaConstitutional LawFederal Law

McKesson v. Doe: Supreme Court Weighs Protest Organizer Liability

Explore how McKesson v. Doe shapes protest organizers’ liability, First Amendment rights, and the balance between civil liberties and public safety in a pivotal Supreme Court case.

First AmendmentCivil Rights LawLouisiana

Illinois v. Caballes: Supreme Court Ruling on Drug-Sniffing Dogs

Discover how Illinois v. Caballes shaped Fourth Amendment law by allowing drug-sniffing dogs during lawful traffic stops without reasonable suspicion, impacting privacy rights and police procedures.

Constitutional LawIllinoisFederal Law

US v. O'Brien: Defining Free Speech Limits and the O'Brien Test

Discover how United States v. O'Brien shaped free speech law with the O'Brien test, defining the limits of symbolic expression and guiding courts on balancing individual rights with government interests.

Constitutional LawFirst AmendmentFederal Law

Elk v. Wilkins: Supreme Court Ruling on Native American Citizenship

Explore how the Supreme Court’s decision in Elk v. Wilkins (1884) denied Native Americans birthright citizenship, shaping indigenous rights until the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.

Constitutional LawCivil Rights LawFederal Law

NLRB v. Jones: Landmark Supreme Court Case on Labor Rights

Discover how NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp. transformed U.S. labor law by upholding workers’ rights and expanding federal authority over labor relations under the Commerce Clause.

Federal LawConstitutional LawEmployment and Labor Law

Rodriguez v. United States: Supreme Court Limits Traffic Stop Extensions

Explore how the Supreme Court’s decision in Rodriguez v. United States reshaped police authority during traffic stops and reinforced vital Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Constitutional LawCriminal LawFederal Law

Mathews v. Eldridge: Defining Due Process in Benefit Terminations

Discover how Mathews v. Eldridge shaped due process in administrative law, establishing the influential "Mathews Test" that determines procedural rights in government benefit and agency proceedings.

Administrative LawConstitutional LawFederal Law